Name: Panagiotis Manaras Hometown: Athens, Greece
Sponsors: we the people, etnies, Spy optics, Redbull, Carhartt, bogiatiland, piranhabikes.
Have you been riding much over the winter months?
- In Greece we have nice weather so I was riding all the time!
Is it usually hard for you to adapt to a new course?
- No, it's easy for me because in Greece we have many different spots to ride.
What do you think of the course design for the 2011 Simpel Session?
-So amazing.
Who do you think will rip during the Simpel Session practice session?
As you may have heard, we have been working on moving forward with Madera in 2011 and though there is a mad flurry of plans and new stuff going on behind the scenes for this year, there are some things we want to make sure everyone knows about right now. We are proud to say that our American team has solidified as one pro team. We have moved our flow guys up to much deserved spots on pro and are going to focus on a new and different grassroots program to take the place of our flow team. The 2011 Madera Pro Team is as follows:
-Dave McDermott
-Mike Hinkens
-Jeff Dowhen
-Bryce Toole
-Jeff Kocsis
-Josh Eilken
BMX Racing Group is proud to introduce its new frame line - Chase BMX and the signing of a brand new Elite Pro, Connor Fields. Chase BMX frames have been in development for over a year and a half, with the design inspiration coming from one of BMX’s all time greats, Christophe Leveque. Christophe is a 9 time World Champion, as well as winning the ABA #1 Pro title 3 times, the NBL #1 Pro title 2 time, and a incredible 22 time European and French Champion!
Name: Jonathan Janson Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
Sponsors: Rite.se, Wearelevel and Eastern
Now how much are you looking forward to the Simpel Session event?
- I've never been to Simpel Session before but I've always wanted to go and now I´m going to compete so that just gets me even more stoked.
Name: Ronnie Napolitan Hometown: Youngstown OH
Sponsors: Haro Bikes, Demolition Parts, Osiris Shoes, Market
Now how much are you looking forward to the Simpel Session event?
- I cant wait to get to Sessions this year. I missed out on the last three years I think so I can't wait to get there and ride with my friends.
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